Our Staff
Smith & James, CPAs is a full-service CPA firm licensed in CA. Our friendly staff works closely with our clients to provide the highest level of service.
Our Team:
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Abbie Page
Client Services Manager
Abbie Page earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Sciences with options in General Dietetics and Foodservice Administration from California State University, Chico. She began her career at CSU, Chico overseeing all fraternities and sororities.
She has her Master’s in Higher Education Leadership from CSU, Sacramento and continues to work with fraternities and sororities, promoting leadership development and community involvement and remains involved in the Greek community at Chico State and volunteers with her chapter, Sigma Kappa Sorority.
Abbie joined the Smith & James team in the summer of 2019 as the Client Services Manager where she connects current and potential clients with the tools and resources necessary for them to succeed both personally and professionally, enhance and streamline practices, and expand services.
Sherri Gendron
Staff Bookkeeper
Sherri Gendron earned her Bachelor of Science from California Polytechnic State University.
She has 3 adult children, managed 2 small family owned businesses and spent over 25 years serving on various organization boards – including currently being active in DAR and holding leadership positions in Sigma Kappa. In her other spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband of over 30 years, spending time with family and friends, mentoring young adults, and enjoying her happy place Lake Tahoe.
Lisa Leacox
Staff Bookkeeper
Lisa has had a passion for math and bookkeeping from a young age. She studied accounting at California State University, Chico and then began her career with Johnston Trading Company locally in Woodland, CA. For over 25 years, she recorded and maintained the business’ financial transactions. She then began an additional bookkeeping role assisting a friend with her small local business. Lisa joined the Smith & James team in the beginning of 2020 where she assists over 40 clients with sound bookkeeping practices essential for their business to thrive.
Lisa thinks of bookkeeping as a puzzle to solve. While she fits all of the moving pieces together, businesses are provided with valuable, actionable insight and data necessary to lay the groundwork for success. In her spare time Lisa enjoys spending time with her family.
Stacy Hagen
Staff Accountant
Stacy began her career at KPMG San Jose, with a client focus in high tech and governmental entities. Subsequent to her years at KPMG, Stacy started Hagen Consulting, a financial consulting firm, providing accounting services to small businesses in Silicon Valley. After moving overseas to Singapore and then back to California, Stacy purchased a community business, which she currently owns.
She is a mom to two adult daughters, two fur babies and is a travel lover. She has been an active volunteer and has held leadership roles in Sigma Kappa and Laguna Dance Festival. Stacy received her Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Accounting from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California